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There was great excitement when Katelyn Cummins visited recently. Thank you for visiting us and answering our questions Katelyn!

A massive thank you to Isabelle, Thomas and their parents for bringing Cookie and Spotty into school recently. The children loved them.

A massive congratulations to all involved in this year’s FAI Primary 5s Soccer Tournament. It was extra special getting to play on home soil. Unfortunately, it wasn’t to be this year but an extra well done to the girls who came runners-up in their group. A massive thank you to everyone involved, especially to Brian Read more…

Well done to members of STEM Club who made a presentation about what they do in STEM Club to different classes.

Well done to groups in 5th and 6th who searched for cupcake recipes, baked and decorated them as part of an in-class competition.

It is always a pleasure to have Farmer Tom visit and his animals! Thank you.

A massive congratulations to the girls who are through to the final in a few weeks!

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Another busy week in Our Lady’s Meadow. 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th classes had the opportunity to share their STEM creations with each other. 5th and 6th classes officially began their series of lessons with Martin Lawlor who also very kindly gifted us our new polytunnel. Thank you so much Martin!

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Wishing you a very enjoyable St. Patrick’s Day from everyone in Our Lady’s Meadow!  

Pupils enjoyed dressing up for World Book Day 2026 and talking about their favourite books. Pupils were also delighted after receiving some new books for their classroom libraries, a suggestion that was brought up at a recent student council meeting. iCloud Photos (48)

3rd class enjoyed a visit to Kilkenny Castle and Dunmore Caves.

The Student Council added some items to the Calm Corners in the Junior end of the school and gave footballs to the Seniors. Many thanks to all who supported their Christmas Raffle. As the weather improves they will be looking for suggestions from all the pupils as to how best to spent the rest of Read more…

It was lovely to welcome back past pupils Matthew and Shane for an impromptu music session with Michael.

Our whole school is really enjoying our block of Yoga classes. These classes are so beneficial to the children in Our Lady’s Meadow.

Congratulations to the pupils who took part in a recent Robotics Competition in Mountmellick, you represented your school so well and we are very proud of you. Thank you to all the teachers involved! See links below for photographs and more information about the day! https://laois.ie/newsroom/2026/photos-laois-regional-vex-iq-robotics-competition-for-primary-schools-day-2-january-29th-2026 https://laois.ie/newsroom/2026/laois-winners-of-recent-2026-vex-iq-robotics-competitions

Congratulations to the boys who recently took part in the annual, county level Cumann na mBunscol Laoise Handball tournament on Friday 6th February in Cullohill Handball Club. It was great to see so many of them representing our school. A special congratulations to Odhran who will be the single boy representing Laois in Croke Park Read more…

A massive well done to our 4th, 5th and 6th class pupils for taking part in Peace Proms 2026, you did us so proud. A massive thank you to everyone involved in the production also.

Second Class have been learning all about Our Solar System. They created rockets last week using materials from home. Everyone put in a brilliant effort and made fantastic presentations, explaining what they had used and how they had made their rockets. Well done!